Brooklyn, N.Y. - (12/13/2025) - Gwynedd Mercy University (7-2) enjoyed another good afternoon from beyond the arch as they hit a season-high 14 three-point baskets (14-of-33, .424 3PT%) with their third game of .400 shooting or better so far this season. The Red and Gold's strong perimeter play carved them out an early double-digit lead; 23-13 (13:42), and extended a 40-34 (0:57) halftime advantage into a 71-46 (8:24) second-half lead that sustained in a 82-69 final. The Griffins were led by graduate guard
Dylan Harris (Bloomsburg, Pa.), who hit 5-of-9 (.556) from long range in a 19-point performance. He was joined in double figures by senior guard
Jake Okon (Yonkers, N.Y.) and sophomore guard
Bruce Smith (Philadelphia, Pa.); both finished with 11 points.
Griffin Highlights
- Gwynedd Mercy University found their stroke just past the 17-minute mark with a Okon-bomb at 16:56 delivering the Griffins their first two-point separation of the affair; 11-9.
- Harris hit on the next possession; 14-9 (16:26), and gave the Griffins their early double digit lead with another three-pointer; 23.13 (13:42).
- The dirty work of senior guards D.J. Johnson (Norristown, Pa.) and Jalen Snead (Philadelphia, Pa.) helped the Red and Gold find the open spots in the second half, where a six-point halftime spread quickly became 25 points; 71-46.
- Gwynedd Mercy University was active in the passing lanes, overcoming a 46-32 rebounding deficit with a 18 steals.
- Harris supported his scoring with six rebounds, an assist, and two steals.
- Okon added three rebounds, two assists, and two steals to his points, while Smith complemented his with a rebound, five assists, and two steals.
- Johnson accumulated nine points, six rebounds, six assists, and five steals.
- Snead collected eight points, two rebounds, six assists, a block, and three steals.
Gwynedd Mercy University competes next on Sunday, December 28, with their first contest - a 4:00 p.m. tip-off versus McDaniel College - of two at DeSales University's Al Senavitis Memorial Tournament. The outcome will determined the Griffins opponent and game time for the following day, Monday, December 29.
